Permits Officer - Residential

Design & Build Recruitment; The Hills Shire Council; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to 90k + Super

Reputable builder & developer

Team culture

Modern office

Strong project pipeline

Job summary

Design & Build Recruitment is assisting a well-established residential builder and developer in NSW to recruit a Permits Officer. You will manage DA, CDC, CC and OC applications, coordinate planning approvals, and liaise with councils and certifiers to drive the approvals process from submission to final decision.

The role requires strong organisational skills and experience with the NSW Planning Portal. You will operate within a collaborative pre-construction team and enjoy opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Permits Officer within residential construction.
• Strong understanding of the NSW planning and approvals process.
• Experience managing DA, CDC, CC and OC applications.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using the NSW Planning Portal is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lodge DA, CDC, CC and OC applications.
• Coordinate planning approvals and statutory documentation.
• Liaise with councils, certifiers, consultants and service authorities.
• Manage the approvals process from submission through to approval.
• Monitor application timeframes and proactively follow up outstanding items.
• Ensure all documentation complies with relevant legislation and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems.

Skills

Permits Officer experience

NSW planning approvals

DA/CDC/CC/OC management

Organisational skills

NSW Planning Portal

Job description

Our client is a well-established residential builder and developer with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes across NSW. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Permits Officer to join their high-performing pre-construction team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative business with a strong pipeline of projects, supportive leadership and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

• Prepare and lodge DA, CDC, CC and OC applications.
• Coordinate planning approvals and statutory documentation.
• Liaise with councils, certifiers, consultants and service authorities.
• Manage the approvals process from submission through to approval.
• Monitor application timeframes and proactively follow up outstanding items.
• Ensure all documentation complies with relevant legislation and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems.

Our client is a well-established residential builder and developer with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes across NSW. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Permits Officer to join their high-performing pre-construction team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative business with a strong pipeline of projects, supportive leadership and genuine opportunities for career development.

The Role

• Prepare and lodge DA, CDC, CC and OC applications.
• Coordinate planning approvals and statutory documentation.
• Liaise with councils, certifiers, consultants and service authorities.
• Manage the approvals process from submission through to approval.
• Monitor application timeframes and proactively follow up outstanding items.
• Ensure all documentation complies with relevant legislation and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate records within internal systems.

About You

• Previous experience as a Permits Officer within residential construction.
• Strong understanding of the NSW planning and approvals process.
• Experience managing DA, CDC, CC and OC applications.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience using the NSW Planning Portal is highly regarded.

What's on Offer

• Up to $90k + Super
• Join a reputable builder & developer with a strong market presence.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Modern office environment.
• Stable business with an excellent pipeline of residential projects.